inodorous
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- inodorously adverb
- inodorousness noun
Etymology
Origin of inodorous
From the Latin word inodōrus, dating back to 1660–70. See in- 3, odorous
Example Sentences
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There were but two inodorous rooms, the innermost of which contained a truckle bed.
From Menotah A Tale of the Riel Rebellion by Henham, Ernest G.
The habits of D�dalea are very much the same as Trametes, but they are inodorous.
From The Mushroom, Edible and Otherwise Its Habitat and its Time of Growth by Hard, Miron Elisha
Messrs McNeill & Co., of London, were the originators of “asphalted-felt” for roofing and, among other styles, place on the market sheathing felt, inodorous felt, dry hair felt, foundation felt, &c., &c.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" by Various
The windows of the little room were wide open, but the air that came in from without was heavy and inodorous: it brought no refreshment.
From Countess Erika's Apprenticeship by Schubin, Ossip
Most species are small and inodorous, but some which have a strong alkaline odor are probably not good.
From The Mushroom, Edible and Otherwise Its Habitat and its Time of Growth by Hard, Miron Elisha
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